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Used 2021 Nissan Sentra Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Sentra is a small sedan available in three trims: the S, SV and SR. All versions are powered by a 149-horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Sentra is front-wheel-drive only. Feature highlights include:

S
The base model kicks off the Sentra line with:

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Push-button start
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Four-speaker audio system

Standard safety features include:

  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

SV
The midlevel trim brings with it an assortment of upgraded features:

  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear disc brakes (for better braking performance)
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Keyless entry
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Upgraded driver information display
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Additional USB ports
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Sentra and the car in front)

You can also choose to add the SV Premium package that adds:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat

SR
The top model in the lineup offers this equipment:

  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Sportier exterior design with a rear spoiler
  • 18-inch wheels

The SR also has an available SR Premium package. It includes:

  • Sunroof
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Surround-view parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sentra and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Eight-speaker Bose audio system
  • NissanConnect connectivity services with onboard Wi-Fi hotspot

Which Sentra trim does Edmunds recommend?

For an affordable sedan that's one step above what you might expect, we recommend the SV trim. It comes with some desirable features you can't get on the base trim, such as keyless entry and traffic adaptive cruise control, for not much more money.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Huntington, WV
Vehicle
Sentra S
Sentra SV
Sentra SR
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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SR
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
149 hp @ 6,400 rpm
149 hp @ 6,400 rpm
149 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
146 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
205/60R16
205/60R16
215/45R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
29 / 39 / 33 MPG
29 / 39 / 33 MPG
28 / 37 / 32 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
360 / 484 miles
360 / 484 miles
347 / 459 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,036 lb.
3,038 lb.
3,084 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.5 in.
71.5 in.
71.5 in.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
57.0 in.
Length
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
182.7 in.
Wheelbase
106.6 in.
106.6 in.
106.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
14.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Front Leg Room
44.0 in.
44.0 in.
44.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Rear Head Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$34,989
$36,001
$37,121
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.47
$0.48
$0.49
Depreciation
$8,345
$8,907
$9,182
Financing
$2,837
$2,971
$3,068
Taxes & Fees
$1,187
$1,230
$1,261
Fuel
$7,561
$7,561
$7,793
Insurance
$5,888
$5,924
$5,967
Maintenance
$6,987
$7,224
$7,666
Repairs
$2,184
$2,184
$2,184
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Charcoal, premium cloth
Tan, leather
Charcoal, leatherette
Charcoal, premium cloth
Exterior
Gun Metallic
Fresh Powder
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Gun Metallic
Fresh Powder
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Aspen White Tricoat
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Rosewood Metallic
Electric Blue Metallic
Super Black
Aspen White Tricoat
Aspen White Tricoat/Super Black
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Gun Metallic/Super Black
Electric Blue Metallic
Gun Metallic
Monarch Orange Metallic/Super Black
Electric Blue Metallic/Super Black